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AMSA 200

Application for change of name of a registered ship (form 200)


Overview

You can use this form to make an application to change the name of a registered ship.

Eligibility criteria

Names that may not be approved are:

  • names that are the same as or similar to names of registered ships or of ships about to be registered
  • blasphemous or otherwise offensive names
  • names of members of the Royal family
  • names that falsely suggest a connection with the Royal family, or international, national, state or local government bodies
  • names that include prefixes capable of indicating a type of ship (eg MV, FV, SS).

Submitting the form

Send your application to:

The Registrar of Ships
Shipping Registration Office

Postal address:
PO Box 255
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Courier address:
Level 2, 28 Gordon Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia
Telephone (02) 6279 5925

More information

Find details about applicable fees.

Last updated: 5 September 2024